Shades Mountain Elementary School

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Shades Mountain Elementary School

K-5 School in Hoover, Alabama It is the sense of neighborhood and family along with the pride of being a member of it that makes Shades Mountain special.

Shades Mountain Elementary is recognized as one of the oldest and most historic elementary schools in the Hoover City Schools system. Nestled within the trees at the top of Shades Mountain, it is a school known for its strong parent and community support and caring, creative faculty. The school’s mascot is a lion; it is also the acronym (Learning In Our Neighborhood School) used to describe the ch

aracter of Shades Mountain. It is a place where a child is not considered yours or mine but ours. Shades Mountain encourages growth in learners of all ages.

05/21/2026

Leadership Luau was a huge success 🌺🌴 We loved celebrating the students who lead by example every day and honoring Mrs. Colley as she begins her next adventure. Thank you for the incredible leadership, love, and impact you’ve shared with our school - you’ll be missed so much! 💛

05/18/2026

Our teachers leave a lasting impact on our students 💕
Watching our students pass along notes of appreciation to the teachers who make a difference every single day was such a special reminder of the love, encouragement, and care poured into our school each day. 🍎✨

04/27/2026

This Librarian Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating Mrs. Lochamy for the joy, curiosity, and love of reading she brings to our school every day. Our students are better because of you! 🩵📚

04/23/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Appreciation day to Mrs. Irish and Mrs. Walker! Our school could not go without you (: Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed 🩵🩵🩵

04/08/2026

Happy National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, Mrs. Colley!! 💙📚

From early morning greetings to keeping carpool running like a well-oiled machine, you are the heartbeat of our school. We asked students and teachers, “What’s something Mrs. Colley says every day?”… and let’s just say, you’ve made quite the impact 🩵

Thank you for your leadership, your consistency, and the way you show up for our students and staff every single day. We truly couldn’t do it without you!

04/06/2026

Shoutout to our incredible exceptional education teachers and volunteers for making Disability Awareness Week so meaningful for our students 💙 Your impact goes far beyond the classroom!

04/03/2026

Happy paraprofessionals appreciation day!!! 🩵📚

Our paraprofessionals work hard every single day, and our school could not function without them! We are so grateful for each and every one of you!!

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02/22/2026

Our 4th graders turned fractions into frosting and math into memories! 🍪📚

After learning all about fractions, students put their skills to the test by creating their very own bakery, using fractions to bake up fresh cookies. We love seeing our teachers go the extra mile to bring real-world connections into the classroom and make learning hands-on and sweet! 🩵✨

02/14/2026

Happy SRO Appreciation Day!

Officer Rhodes is such an important part of our school family. From keeping us safe to making our students smile, we are so grateful for you today and every day! 💙🚓

02/13/2026

Shades Mountain Elementary is officially a Blue Ribbon School! 💙🏅

This recognition reflects sustained success and the daily dedication of our students, staff, and families. Our teachers are truly moving mountains every single day, and the work does not go unnoticed.

We were honored to host the district board meeting at SMES to celebrate this achievement together. 💙

Congratulations, SMES!

Address

2250 Sumpter Street
Hoover, AL
35226

Telephone

+12054393100

Website

http://shadesmountainelem.al.hce.schoolinsites.com/mobile/default.asp

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